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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1885
Page
3
A Lima citizens oil venture is launched as W C. Butler departs for Chautauqua New York and coverage notes on picnics markets and local visits. The Findlay Courier cites Hancock county wheat prospects while the Toledo Post reports on local figures and a Bluffton team game.
The Defiance Chronicle reports ongoing wheat buying at 90 cents a bushel from A Wilhelm & Son and notes local happenings including railroad wide gas flow, new hotel talk, a river canal water draw, and community events. It mentions Bray and Casbeer guests, a postmaster suspension, and other civic notes in July 1885.
Local items report heat and quiet streets in Defiance and nearby towns. brief notes mention factory closings in Tiffin, a Toledo engagement for Jennie Calef, and assorted visits, travels, and small-town happenings among residents, merchants, and officials.
The July city council met with Abell and others present. The fire engine purchase was debated. Clinton street catch basins cleaning and sewer connections were approved. Walnut street grading contract awarded to John Flannigan for 1245 dollars. Votterer street bridge work and stone work contracts approved. A plan to build a front street walk was adopted and new ordinances on signs ball throwing and tire width were introduced. The watermelons and local ball game notes follow, with health column criticizing canal water drawdown.
Our correspondent reports a blessed shower and a strong hay season. Farmers praise clover hay, wheat harvest, and fair oats while corn suffers from a wet spring. Local news covers school appointments, the Defiance C L S C year end, and social events with detailed anecdotes and praise for contributions.
At the annual meeting the Industrial Association adjourned the school for ten weeks during the heated term. Teachers and scholars benefited, and the Saturday sessions drew many to contribute. The program aided families with clothing during a severe winter and proved beyond expectations a success. Citizens hope the effort continues in future years.
Public records show a series of real estate transfers from the recorder's office. Transactions include multiple parcels in Defiance and Noble, with prices ranging from 25 to 2,000 dollars to buyers such as F Peter Leible Henry In gold Elizabeth Fisher and John Winn plus transfers to Samantha Shaffer Simon Koch and J M Preisen dorfer and others.
An old advertisement claims Cheney's Stomach and Liver Regulators relieve constipation with a note that more pills do not equate to better results. The blurb emphasizes the product as a cure despite the claim of a simple remedy.
Toledo Commercial Telegram notes the Defence Blue Stockings rout Bryan Red Stockings in Bryan on July 3 as umpire Howland officiated. Morning game vs Sanduskys was a shutout, afternoon contest also one-sided with Defiance innings shown. Charlie Kettenring praised as catcher. Kanse pitched both games. Youngstown and Akron visitors expected soon.
The brief scene places Blgine swinging in Maine, Arthur in Canada, and Cleveland in Washington facing a stubborn opponent as a cork hints at an outdoor pursuit. The quirky vignette links distant locales through casual activity and a shared moment.
For sale. Wishing to get nearer to my business I will sell my residence property on Clinton street extension at a bargain on good time and easy payments. tf. F. J. Sagap.
The market quotes show No 2 Wheat at 88 ets per bushel Corn at 40 cts per bushel Oats at 28 ets per bushel Wool range 12 to 25 cts per pound Eggs 9 ets per dozen Butter 6 to 8 cts per pound Tallow dets per pound Beeswax 20 cts per pound Hides green 6 cts salted dcts Sheep pelts 25 to 75 cts each
An advertisement claims constipation is a major health flaw and promises immediate relief and a cure with Burdock Blood Bitters. It features testimonial from J.S. Williamson of Rochester, N Y, praising the product after a year of torpid liver and indigestion.
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